Bowling Green State University Friday, November 15, 2019

Propel Ohio is a leadership program that promotes civic engagement and inspires undergraduate students to grow into civic leaders in Ohio. The one-day leadership program will feature Senator Brown, keynote speaker Monica Ramirez, founder of Justice for Migrant Women, guest speakers and workshop facilitators who will actively engage students on issues affecting Ohio. The summit will also include an engagement fair. Each of Ohio’s two-year, four-year public and private colleges and universities and regional campuses are invited to appoint undergraduate students and an administrator to attend the program.

Click HERE to apply to attend Propel Ohio at Bowling Green University. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 11th.

Frequently Asked Questions

The application period for the November 15 Propel Leadership Summit 2019 will open at the beginning of August. If you are an undergraduate student at an Ohio college or university who applies to attend the conference before the deadline, your application will be forwarded to your school for consideration. Accepted students for the summit will be notified by November 1.

The program will feature U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, guest speakers, and workshop facilitators who will discuss how college students can tackle meaningful issues in their Ohio communities. Our keynote speaker will be Monica Ramirez.

Propel Ohio will also feature an Engagement Fair, where students will connect with Ohio-based organizations that offer internships or other opportunities for involvement.

In its first year in 2015, Propel Ohio took place at The Ohio State University. 250 student leaders and administrators from 60 colleges and universities attended the conference to learn about some of the most pressing issues facing the state - food security, mental health and human trafficking. Regional Gatherings took place at Capital University, Ohio University, the University of Findlay, Walsh University, and Wilmington College.

In subsequent years, Propel has grown to more than 400 attendees from over 80 colleges and universities in Ohio. The University of Dayton hosted Propel 2016, The University of Akron hosted Propel 2017, and Cleveland State University hosted Propel 2018.

Propel Ohio quotes from attendees:

“I thought the speakers were all excellent. Very enthusiastic and thought-provoking!"

“I loved networking at the internship fair.”

“My favorite part was listening to people doing work to create change in fields I’m passionate about!"

“I really appreciated the diversity of perspectives on the [childhood poverty in Ohio] panel. Really made you analyze the interconnectedness of the issues of childhood poverty.”

"Ohio has been home to innovators and leaders for generations, from presidents to poets, from the Wright Brothers to John Glenn. We want to prepare the next generation of Ohioans to continue their legacy."